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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2020, she was the Oklahoma Middle Education Association Educator of the Year.
  • districts, was drafted and created and refined over the years by the Oklahoma State School Boards Association
  • We have an AoA curriculum, which is provided by aircraft owners and illo's association, and then we have
  • Accountability, accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for the Association
Committee: Senate Education
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Government Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Government Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • It makes sense that if you're going to be part of that association, you live within its boundaries.
  • So, if I'm a developer and I have controlled this board of the association, And nobody on the board is
  • So then the question again is if there are no persons on the board who live in the homeowners association
  • I think it's kind of in the name, homeowners association. It's kind of where it lands.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 9th, 2026 at 06:36 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, members of the committee, I'm a Colt-Hallin with the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts
  • I’m a registered lobbyist for the New Mexico Association of Realtors, and we stand in support of this
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as the chair of government affairs for the State Homebuilders Association
  • Chair, members of the committee, I'm still Colt-Halland with the New Mexico Association of Conservation
Bills: HB63 , HB64 , HB184 , HB200 , HB47 , HB48 , HB2 , HB9
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Feb 5th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Jeff Gomboski here today on behalf of CTIA, the trade association.
  • I'm James Crandall of the Association of Washington Business.
  • Thank you for the Washington Retail Association.
  • I'm here on behalf of the Washington State Association for Justice.
  • I'm here on behalf of the Washington State Association of County Auditors.
Committee: Senate Ways & Means
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Health & Long-Term Care

Transcript Highlights:
  • determination of a qualifying condition rests solely with the prescribing clinician, who assumes all associated
  • I'm here this morning on behalf of the Washington State Medical Association testifying with concerns
  • I'm here representing the Washington State Psychiatric Association.
  • Alex Wenger, speaking on behalf of the Washington State Medical Association, representing over 13,000
  • And Washington State Medical Association, the Washington Medical Commission for coming together in this
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Local Government Jan 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the founder and chair of the Birch Bay Incorporation Association.
  • I'm also co-chair of the Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee.
  • I'm also co-chair of the Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee, and
  • Axel Swanson with the Washington State Association of Counties here in support of Senate Bill 6154.
  • The Association of Counties has a formal partnership, and has had for quite some time, with the Washington
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 1st, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Jeffrey Earle, attorney with Erland Associates based out of San Antonio.
  • I'm a member of Texas Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
  • Held on behalf of Texas Associated Builders.
  • and Texas Associated Builders, and you'll be testifying against the bill?
  • and Texas Association of Builders.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 1st, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • Homeowners Associations, Historical Districts, and Deed Restrictions may still prohibit ADUs, as well
  • Kimberly Levinson has signed up for the bill, representing... ...the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
  • Show Amanda Padilla. against the bill, she is representing the American Planning Association, Texas chapter
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Dec 5th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • With me today is Janine Lemker, Associate Dean for the Center for Career Development.
  • This is an event we plan and organize in conjunction with the State Bar Association.
  • It's a partnership with the American Bar Association.
  • I'm appearing for you today on behalf of the Superior Court Judges Association.
  • I'm past chair of the Family Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association.
Summary: The work session began with a discussion of expanding opportunities in the legal profession, especially in response to shortages of lawyers in rural Washington and in public service roles. Washington State Bar Executive Director Tara Nevitt described a slowly growing but aging attorney population, noted that younger attorneys have declined, and outlined efforts such as supervised practice pathways to bar admission, reduced admission-by-motion experience requirements, expanded law clerk capacity, rural job fairs and grants, and a pilot program allowing innovative legal service delivery models. Members asked about bar passage score changes, loan repayment assistance, and the former Limited License Legal Technician program; Nevitt said the bar is monitoring other states and remains in dialogue with the court about paraprofessional licensing. Law school representatives from UW, Seattle University, and Gonzaga emphasized public service pipelines, financial barriers, and rural legal deserts, citing LRAPs, scholarships, stipends, clinics, and hybrid or regional programs designed to recruit and retain students in Washington. Seattle U highlighted its FlexJD and hybrid hub partnerships in underserved areas, while Gonzaga and UW reported substantial shares of graduates entering public service, though most still cluster in urban regions. The committee also heard from the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and the Office of Public Defense, both of which described severe recruitment and retention problems in rural counties, with vacancies, low applicant pools, and the need for higher salaries, housing help, internships, and loan support. The Office of Public Defense said its internship and fellowship program, created by SB 5780, has already placed interns in rural counties and produced some commitments to return after graduation. The Washington State Bar’s law clerk program was also presented as a pathway that helps people train locally and remain in their communities, including by supporting succession for aging solo practitioners. The committee then shifted to family law and guardianship issues. On Title 26 guardian ad litem practice, presenters from Northwest Justice Project and private family law practice said GALs can play an important role but that training, oversight, and consistency remain major concerns, especially in domestic violence cases. They described problems such as inadequate training, bias, inconsistent recommendations, high fees, and lack of accountability, and suggested stronger, standardized training, more use of mental health professionals for custody evaluations, and better oversight mechanisms. Members asked about county practices, including rotation systems for GAL appointments and whether King County’s family court assessors provide a useful model. The discussion then moved to minor guardianships under the Uniform Guardianship Act. A Superior Court judge said the 2021 changes increased the need for court visitors and appointed counsel, but courts are struggling to find qualified attorneys and visitors, especially in rural areas. A former commissioner said most of the bill under discussion was technical cleanup to align prior amendments, though it would add some fiscal burdens. Administrative Office of the Courts staff reported that the statewide reimbursement program for UGA implementation has repeatedly run out of money earlier each year, with minor guardianship costs making up most of the expense. The Office of Public Guardianship then described rapid growth in demand for adult guardianship and less restrictive alternatives, noting that referrals and caseloads have risen sharply, but that the office is constrained by a shortage of certified professional guardians and low compensation levels. Finally, the committee began an update on Blake implementation from the Office of Civil Legal Aid, which funds civil legal services related to the decision, before the transcript cut off.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, members, today the valued volunteers from the Alzheimer's Association are here to raise awareness
  • It adds nonprofit state associations with more than 15 employees.
  • This amendment addresses adding charter school associations to the new governmental body definition.
  • HB 4877, by Paul, relating to the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guarantee Association.
  • HB 4877, by Paul, relating to the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guarantee Association. Mr.
Bills: HB1535 , HB 123 , HB 111 , HB180 , HB342 , HB 1027 , HB 1178 , HB610 , HB 1277 , HB1615 , HB1620 , HB5342 , HB4885 , HB4751 , HB4689 , HB4530 , HB4488 , HB2149 , HB2041 , HB2071 , HB1813 , HB2282 , HB2248 , HB2243 , HB2522 , HB2310 , HB2513 , HB2300 , HB1902 , HB3719 , HB4284 , HB4327 , HB3743 , HB3778 , HB3801 , HB5153 , HB5147 , HB4877 , HB4850 , HB3158 , HB3261 , HB3005 , HB3033 , HB3138 , HB3099 , HB2849 , HB2967 , HB3488 , HB3477 , HB3466 , HB3396 , HB3469 , HB2594 , HB2776 , HB2564 , HB2298 , HB5331 , HB5646 , HB5247 , HB5323 , HB2015 , HB4384 , HB3896 , HB4014 , HB3627 , HB3594 , HB2524 , HB510 , HB561 , HB5111 , HB5446 , HB 1181 , HB3963 , HB2785 , HB1661 , HB2460 , HB24 , HJR138 , HB3800 , HB42 , HB 129 , HB677 , HB668 , HB2128 , HB2038 , HB2316 , HB3686 , HB2563 , HB 1160 , HB3883 , HB2788 , HB2663 , HB3305 , HB3474 , HB 1105 , HB3490 , HB3597 , HB 1295 , HB3512 , HB3783 , HB2017 , HB3010 , HB3112 , HB4215 , HB3223 , HB3464 , HB3120 , HB4214 , HB4081 , HB4783 , HB4063 , HB2783 , HB5085 , HB2510 , HB3426 , HB4361 , HB 1169 , HB2516 , HB4700 , HB3560 , HB3860 , HB3146 , HB184 , HB198 , HB247 , HB367 , HB449 , HB1778 , HB514 , HB632 , HB2582 , HB766 , HB2715 , HB2712 , HB3069 , HB3505 , HB 1269 , HB4224 , HB5032 , HB2240 , HB5180 , HB3348 , HB4668 , HB4665 , HB3395 , HB3157 , HB4395 , HB4325 , HB4386 , HB4273 , HB2760 , HB2820 , HB1828 , HB1579 , SB2349 , SB1268 , SB610 , SB1577 , SB1369 , SB2032 , SB2034 , SB1057 , SB1044 , SB922 , SB1759 , SB1143 , SB1506 , SB1403 , SB2361 , SB870 , SB372 , SB72 , SB1583 , SB2314 , SB1267 , SB1273 , SB765 , SB552 , HB2145 , HJR112 , HB1804 , HJR110 , HB 1194 , HB1531 , HB5008 , HB3421 , SCR27 , HB5398 , HB1407 , HB426 , HB1535 , HB 123 , HB1773 , HB1871 , HB2035 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB1411 , HB4753 , HB4666 , HB4529 , HB1499 , HB1610 , HB2028 , HB1506 , HB886 , HB3546 , HB796 , HB223 , HB1475 , HB3556 , HB4638 , HB 111 , HB180 , HB342 , HB 1027 , HB 1178 , HB610 , HB 1277 , HB1615 , HB1620 , HB5342 , HB4885 , HB4751 , HB4689 , HB4530 , HB4488 , HB2149 , HB2041 , HB2071 , HB1813 , HB2282 , HB2248 , HB2243 , HB2522 , HB2310 , HB2513 , HB2300 , HB1902 , HB3719 , HB4284 , HB4327 , HB3743 , HB3778 , HB3801 , HB5153 , HB5147 , HB4877 , HB4850 , HB3158 , HB3261 , HB3005 , HB3033 , HB3138 , HB3099 , HB2849 , HB2967 , HB3488 , HB3477 , HB3466 , HB3396 , HB3469 , HB2594 , HB2776 , HB2564 , HB2298 , HB5331 , HB5646 , HB5247 , HB5323 , HB2015 , HB4384 , HB3896 , HB4014 , HB3627 , HB3594 , HB2524 , HB510 , HB561 , HB5111 , HB5446 , HB 1181 , HB3963 , HB2785 , HB1661 , HB2460 , HCR98 , HCR92 , HCR126
Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation and pledges, received Senate messages, and adopted several procedural motions allowing committees to meet during the session and postponing or scheduling certain committee hearings. Members also observed a memorial recognition for Wood County Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard, who died in the line of duty, and adopted a resolution honoring her service. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 897 recognizing May 6, 2025 as Golf Day in Texas and House Resolution 1063 recognizing Dallas Housing Coalition Advocacy Day; additional recognitions highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month and tardive dyskinesia awareness, The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary, Alzheimer’s advocacy, student athlete Gator Young, an intern in Rep. Leo-Wilson’s office, and educator Jessica Lopez. The House spent much of the day on third-reading consideration of a long calendar of bills. Among the measures passed were HB 24 on zoning protest procedures, HB 3800 creating a health care workforce advisory board, HB 42 on higher education appropriations, HB 129 restricting contracts with foreign adversary companies, HB 677 on county elections administrator political activity, HB 668 on license-to-carry renewal procedures, HB 2128 directing a rural firefighting study, HB 2038 expanding physician licensing options, HB 2316 on election result reporting, HB 3686 on retired peace officer ID cards, HB 2563 creating a prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool, HB 1160 increasing penalties for assaults on utility workers, HB 3883 on major events funding, HB 2788 protecting fraud-detection information, HB 2663 on inactive well plugging extensions, HB 3305 extending a county health provider participation program, HB 3474 on pension reporting, HB 1105 expanding tuition exemptions for certain paramedics, HB 3490 on closed meetings with internal auditors, HB 3597 on child care facility notice thresholds, HB 1295 on health literacy planning, HB 3512 on AI training for government employees, HB 3783 on court-ordered counseling, HB 2017 on intoxication manslaughter penalties, HB 3010 on rural disaster recovery, HB 3112 on cybersecurity-related public information and meetings, HB 4215 on delivery network companies, HB 3223 on construction claims limitation periods, HB 3464 on controlled substances in correctional facilities, HB 3120 on residential child detention facilities, HB 4214 on public information, HB 481 on trade secret sealing, HB 4783 on opioid antagonist program reporting, HB 4063 on unilateral memoranda of contract, HB 2783 on county employee deferred compensation, HB 5085 on seed banks, HB 2510 on assisted living facility operations, HB 3426 on digital driver’s licenses, HB 4361 on emergency notifications at higher education institutions, HB 1169 on oil and gas infrastructure protection, HB 2516 on Medicare supplement eligibility for Texans under 65, HB 3560 on hospital staff background checks, HB 3860 on occupational licenses for inmates, HB 3146 on SOAH hearings, HB 184 on loan repayment for border prosecution attorneys, HB 198 on firefighter cancer screenings, HB 247 on border security infrastructure taxation, HB 367 on excused absences for students with severe illnesses, HB 449 on deepfake sexually explicit images, HB 1778 on human trafficking and related offenses, HB 514 on maternal health workforce outreach, HB 632 on pharmacy regulation, HB 2582 on victim parole information, HB 766 on precinct chair ballot applications, HB 2715 on suspension/removal of officials, HB 2712 on water and sewer utility test years, HB 3069 on transmission projects, HB 3505 on health provider participation districts, HB 1269 on plant disease and pest prevention grants, HB 4224 on access to health care records, HB 5032 on historical documents in the Capitol complex, HB 2240 on void marriages, HB 5180 on diploma designation, HB 3348 on health provider participation programs, HB 4668 on PUC authority to retain assistance, HB 4665 on child care training providers, HB 3395 on beneficiary designation for manufactured homes, HB 3157 on interim electric utility rates, HB 4395 on electronic submission of public securities records, HB 4325 on bribery civil penalties, HB 4386 on annuity replacement transactions, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud-related unlawful acts, HB 2760 on judicial review of unemployment decisions, HB 2820 on charitable bingo operating capital, HB 1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers, and a series of Senate bills including SB 2349, SB 1268, SB 610, SB 1577, SB 1369, SB 2032, SB 1057, SB 1044, SB 922, SB 1759, SB 1143, SB 1506, SB 1403, SB 2361, SB 870, SB 372, and SB 72. Several bills drew debate or amendments, including HB 24, where a germane point of order was sustained against an amendment, and HB 198, HB 3348, and SB 2361, which were amended before passage. Most measures passed by wide margins, though some drew notable opposition, including HB 3883, HB 514, HB 1295, HB 184, SB 1143, and others. The House also postponed further consideration of HB 4700 until the end of the day and HB 24 until 1 p.m., and it granted permission for committees to meet during the House session and for the Calendars Committee to meet that morning.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And with alumni like Taylor Sheridan, growing this industry in Texas is so important—something that's
  • I want to mention that we've talked to our alumni and our students, and many want to stay in Texas to
  • If you only remember one thing that I say here this morning, I hope it's this: We've surveyed our alumni
Bills: SB22 , SB 22
Committee: Senate Finance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • offering testimony and support, Hawaii State Basketball Officials Association in support.
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  • I am the executive director of the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools.
  • We have testimony from the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs in support.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2185, which would add protections for sports officials. The Department of Education, the State Public Charter School Commission, the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, HSTA, HGA, school administrators, the Hawaii High School Athletic Association, the Hawaii State Basketball Officials Association, and several individuals testified in support. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments and recommended amendments, especially on the bill’s civil-action provisions and criminal language, saying the measure should be made more consistent and narrowed to clarify who is covered. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the increased criminal penalties but said its concerns were limited to that portion of the bill. The chair repeatedly noted the committee’s education-policy focus and limited discussion of legal issues. The committee then took up HB 2621 on student misconduct. The Department of Education testified and answered questions about its student discipline data, explaining that much of the information is kept in the department’s internal Infinite Campus system and is not public, but that some additional information could be added to the annual report while still protecting student privacy. Members discussed whether the department tracks incidents consistently across schools and whether more public reporting would help identify where violence or discipline issues are occurring. The department said it was not seeing an increase in suspensions in the data it had, though it acknowledged internal data showed more detail than the annual report. HB 2179, concerning DOE and e-pipes, drew comments from the Department of Education, support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii Bicycling League, and other individuals. The committee then heard HB 2534, which would recognize robotics in schools as an interscholastic sport. The Department of Education offered comments, the State Public Charter School Commission supported the bill, and multiple students and robotics participants testified in strong support, arguing that robotics provides STEM opportunities, competition, and career pathways, and that formal recognition and funding would help sustain teams and compensate mentors. No votes or final actions were taken on the bills in the portion of the meeting provided.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 5th, 2026 at 11:33 am

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that means the New Mexico Chile Association that, Mr....
  • Decades now, and that means the New Mexico Chile Association that Mr.
  • Also with us today is the National School Board Association president, Mr.
  • . ...our guests, the leadership of the New Mexico School Board Association.
  • Association, New Mexico Amigos, the Rotary Club of New Mexico in Gallup, the New Mexico Activities Association
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/25/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Minnesota FFA Association and the Minnesota<00:09:49.279><c> FFA</c><00:09:50.200><c> Foundation</c>
  • Also, next I'll call the executive director of Minnesota FFA Association, Mr. Brown.
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  • alumni and supporters<00:15:47.839><c> I</c><00:15:48.079><c> respectfully</c><00:15:48.800><c> ask</
  • </c> um I I've met with the trade Association um I I've met with the trade Association for<01:18:22.920
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Gonzalez with TAMAC. the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.
  • Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce. 50 years old, been advocating, and some people
  • and don't understand our life experiences the entitled to take programs that Hundreds of students, alumni
Summary: The meeting was characterized by impactful discussions focused primarily on education and the representation of diverse histories in Texas's curriculum. Notably, Representative Christina Morales advocated for HB178, a bill aimed at ensuring that all Texas high school students have access to Mexican-American and African-American studies as part of their graduation requirements, moving from elective-only status. This bill garnered support from both sides of the aisle, highlighting a cooperative effort to improve educational equity in Texas. Several representatives shared personal stories reflecting on the importance of inclusive education, showcasing the bill's far-reaching implications for students' sense of identity and history.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 10th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • She actually was just, she will receive a distinguished. alumni award next month in October.
  • We do have a relationship with the New Mexico Hospital Association.
  • Madam Chair and Senator Lopez, we conduct an alumni survey every year of the prior graduates.
  • So when some of the earlier federal reductions came through, not associated with the reconciliation bill
  • In New Mexico, we... our error rate is that we tend to give people benefits, and it's usually associated
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 19 February, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Y'all having an alumni meeting here or... >> Welcome back, Kevin.
  • And that is Jeremy Smith and Leslie Sutherland, Southwest Electric Association.
  • I think in Electric Power Association.
  • This is fees associated with bonding and things of that nature.
  • c><01:37:27.000><c> things</c><01:37:27.240><c> of</c> associated with bonding and things of associated
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 17 February, 2026; 2:00 PM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • north and south gallery among the Alcorn State University School of Nursing, we have some Alcorn alumni
  • Uh, Representative Yates asked me to announce that the Mississippi Association for Justice is having
  • The Mississippi Association for Justice is having a cocktail party at 5:30 tonight at American. >> Very
  • They're going to donate it to the Mississippi Cal Association. ... where they will raffle that steer